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Stock market today: Wall Street holds firmer following Wednesday’s rout for tech stocks

Wall Street is holding steadier following the worst day for big technology stocks since 2022. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Thursday, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.4% to claw back some of its 3.7% plunge the day before.

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How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 7/17/2024

Wall Street’s record-breaking rally ran into a wall, as worries about potentially worsening trade tensions with China hit stocks of chip companies.

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery rose $2.09 to $82.85 per barrel Wednesday. Brent crude for September delivery rose $1.35 to $85.08 per barrel.

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 7/16/2024

U.S. stocks rose to records after several big companies delivered better-than-expected profits for the spring.

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery fell $1.15 to $80.76 per barrel Tuesday. Brent crude for September delivery fell $1.12 to $83.73 per barrel.

Charles Schwab falls; Match Group, UnitedHealth rise, Tuesday, 7/16/2024

Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Tuesday: Charles Schwab falls; Match Group, UnitedHealth rise.

Closing prices for crude oil, gold and other commodities

Benchmark U.S. crude oil for August delivery fell 30 cents to $81.91 per barrel Monday. Brent crude for September delivery fell 18 cents to $84.85 per barrel.

Stock market today: Asian stocks are mixed after Dow sets a new record

Asian stocks are mixed as investors grappled with the weak economic data from China and waited to see the outcome of a top Communist Party policy meeting in Beijing.

China’s Communist Party will signal its approach to the country’s challenges at a meeting this week

China’s ruling Communist Party is starting a four-day meeting that is expected to lay out a strategy for self-sufficient economic growth in an era of heightened national security concerns and restrictions on access to American technology.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 7/12/2024

U.S. stocks ended higher after some mixed signals on big banks’ profits and inflation did little to dent Wall Street’s belief that easier interest rates are on the way.

Stock market today: Wall Street rolls to the edge of records as hopes remain for cuts to rates

U.S. stocks rose after some mixed signals on big banks’ profits and inflation did little to dent Wall Street’s belief that easier interest rates are on the way.

How major US stock indexes fared Thursday, 7/11/2024

Most U.S. stocks rose after the latest update on inflation bolstered Wall Street’s belief that relief on interest rates may come as soon as September.

Higher costs and low base fares send Delta’s profit down 29%. The airline still earned $1.31 billion

Americans are traveling in record numbers this summer, but Delta Air Lines says it saw second-quarter profit drop 29% due to higher costs and discounting of base-level fares across the industry.

PepsiCo’s second quarter profits jump but customers slow their purchases after years of price hikes

PepsiCo reported higher-than-expected earnings in the second quarter but acknowledged that after raising prices every quarter for more than two years, customers are not buying as many of its snacks and drinks.

Stock market today: Asian stocks mixed amid volatile yen after Wall St climbs on inflation report

Asian stocks are mixed after the latest update on inflation bolstered Wall Street’s belief that relief on interest rates may come as soon as September.

Stock market today: Asian shares zoom higher, with Nikkei over 42,000 after Wall St sets new records

Asian shares are tracking a blistering rally on Wall Street, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surging over 42,000 for the first time.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index surges to another record high, approaching 42,000

Japan’s Nikkei 225 share index has closed at another record high, gaining 0.6% to close Wednesday at 41,831,99.

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 7/9/2024

Stocks closed mixed on Wall Street after testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in front of Congress provided little new guidance on the Fed’s plans on when it might lower interest rates.

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after Fed chair’s comments give scant clues on rate cuts

Shares are mixed in Asia after testimony from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in front of Congress provided little new guidance on when the U.S. central bank might lower interest rates.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index logs another record high close as world markets rally

Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index has ended at a record high close. The share benchmark gained 2% to 41,580.17.

How major US stock indexes fared Monday, 7/8/2024

Stocks wavered to a mixed close on Wall Street, nudging the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq composite to more records.

Stock market today: Asian shares trade mostly higher after S&P 500, Nasdaq reach more records

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after Wall Street benchmarks reached more milestones. Shares were trading higher in Tuesday morning trading in Tokyo, Sydney and Seoul, while declining slightly in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

How major US stock indexes fared Friday, 7/5/2024

U.S. stocks rose to more records after a report on the job market bolstered hopes that interest rates may soon get easier.

Stock market today: Wall Street’s scorching rally sets more records as hopes rise for rate cuts

U.S. stocks rose to more records after a report on the job market bolstered hopes that interest rates may soon get easier.

Stock market today: Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits new record close, as other world markets advance

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 has surged to a record close of 40,913.65, while most other major world markets also advanced.

Japan’s Nikkei 225 index hits a record high close of 40,913.65

Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock index has closed at a fresh record high of 40,913.65, pushing past its most recent record close set in March on heavy buying of automaker and technology shares.

How major US stock indexes fared Wednesday, 7/3/2024

Wall Street’s record-breaking rally kept going after weak reports on the economy kept the door open for possible cuts to interest rates.

Stock market today: Asian shares are mostly higher after Wall Street hits more records

Shares are mostly higher in Asia after Wall Street’s record-breaking rally powered on. Shares fell in Chinese markets but rose in the rest of the region.

How major US stock indexes fared Tuesday, 7/2/2024

A big gain for Tesla helped drive Wall Street to more records. The S&P 500 rose 0.6% to top its all-time high set two weeks ago.

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise, boosted by Wall Street records as Tesla zooms

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after Tesla zoomed higher and helped drive the U.S. stock market to more records.

Stock market today: Asian shares are mixed after gains on Wall Street

Asian stocks are mixed after benchmarks ended higher on Wall Street. The Japanese yen fell to near a fresh 38-year low. Oil prices were higher and U.S. futures declined.